The Jaxson Dart era is underway for the New York Giants, but the rookie quarterback has already been dealing with a short-handed group of weapons.
Not only did running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. miss some time with a shoulder injury, but in Dart's NFL debut against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Giants' WR1 left with an injury. Malik Nabers was carted off the field at Metlife Stadium, later being diagnosed with a torn ACL.
The Giants' wide receiver room will look much different in the short- and long-term. Behind Nabers, there haven't been too many big names, as the team will now need production from various players.
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Here's a look at the Giants' wide receiver depth chart following Nabers' injury.
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Malik Nabers injury
In the Giants' first game with Dart as the starting quarterback, things were going well for the squad; New York took the lead on a rushing touchdown for Dart, while Nabers was up to two catches for 20 yards in the second quarter.
However, when Dart went deep to Nabers one-on-one against Cam Hart, he leapt and landed awkwardly on his right leg. The wide receiver remained on the field afterward.
Malik Nabers down holding his right knee pic.twitter.com/VCrWUW9q1o
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 28, 2025
Nabers was then carted off the field and back to the locker room. Later on, the team and reports confirmed he had torn his ACL, and he'll miss the rest of the 2025 season.
Prayers up for Malik Nabers who was carted off the field
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 28, 2025
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Giants WR depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Malik Nabers (IR) |
| 2 | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| 3 | Darius Slayton (out) |
| 4 | Jalin Hyatt |
| 5 | Beaux Collins |
| 6 | Gunner Olszewski |
No. 1: Malik Nabers (IR)
There's no question about who the Giants' top weapon is at full-health, no matter which quarterback is under center. Nabers posted 1,204 receiving yards as a rookie in 2024, coming into the new season as the clear go-to target for Russell Wilson and Dart.
However, Nabers' ACL ailment means New York is without it its WR1 for the rest of 2025. Its left a massive void in the offense for Dart as he acclimates to the NFL, but it also means other receivers are set to see a massive uptick in targets.
Nabers has been among the most-targeted receivers in the league since he entered it last season. He came into Week 4 ranking fifth in the NFL with his 32 targets.
While the Giants will be hoping Nabers can get back to full-health for 2026, they'll need some new faces to step up as weapons for Dart.
No. 2: Wan'Dale Robinson
Wan'Dale Robinson is the clearest candidate to step up in Nabers' absence.
Entering Week 4, Robinson trailed only Nabers on the Giants in receiving yards (223), targets (22) and receptions (15). While Robinson was already tracking to play a bigger role in New York's offense in 2025, he's suddenly stepping into a WR1 role.
Cam Skattebo also sees a lot of receiving work out of the backfield, but Robinson is a field-stretcher who has steadily improved in his career thus far. The 2022 second-round pick had 699 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2024, both career-highs.
Robinson is now Dart's best option in the wide receiver room. In Week 5 without Nabers playing, Robinson totaled seven targets, with five receptions for 30 yards.
No. 3: Darius Slayton (out)
Another longtime Giant who has been set to see an increased workload is Darius Slayton. The seven-year NFL receiver has been in New York since 2019 and has typically provided consistency as a weapon, with at least 500 receiving yards in five different seasons.
While Slayton isn't No. 1 receiver material, he can be a nice option for Dart to lean on in the passing game without Nabers for the remainder of 2025. The 28-year-old has appeared in at least 16 games in four different seasons as well.
Entering Week 4, Slayton owned 91 yards in three games. He and Robinson were the only wide receivers outside of Nabers with a target so far in 2025 for New York.
However, Slayton was ruled out of a Week 6 "TNF" matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a hamstring injury, further leaving the Giants' WR room depleted. Until Slayton's back, the Giants will be relying on players even further down the depth chart.
No. 4: Jalin Hyatt
Without Nabers, the Giants are going to need some less-familiar faces to step up; Jalin Hyatt could have an opportunity to do so. The 2023 third-round pick hasn't become a starting weapon in New York's offense as once anticipated, totaling just 62 yards in 2024.
Hyatt has not recorded a reception for the Giants through the first five weeks of the 2025 season, but did see three targets in Week 5. But as a former Tennessee star, the talent is surely there for Hyatt. While Robinson and Slayton are the more proven receivers and should see a majority of the wide receiver snaps, Nabers' absence also leaves a chance for Hyatt to become a difference-maker.
No. 5: Beaux Collins
Beaux Collins, a rookie, is another receiver who hasn't seen much action for New York this season. He spent three years at Clemson before transferring to Notre Dame in 2024, where he totaled 490 receiving yards and three touchdowns before going undrafted.
Collins had one catch in Week 5 with Nabers sidelined. He likely won't be the biggest factor in the Giants' offense, even with the Nabers injury, but he will be an insurance piece.
No. 6: Gunner Olszewski
Rounding out the Giants' wide receiver room is Gunner Olszewski, a seventh-year player who is in his second season with the team.
Olszewski has primarily been a punt returner or practice squad player in his career, as he has never caught a pass for New York and has just 15 career receptions.